AVMS Meeting Minutes September 9, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward Member, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Speaker: Ringling College of Art and Design – Lisa Goss spoke about the program thatmemorializes Veterans by creating art in their likeness. There will be an open house November 2nd to … Read More
Lip Sync Battle 2023
Lip Sync Battle 2023 What a great night at Lip Sync Battle 2! Thank you Del Webb for all you do to support AVMS and the veteran charities that we support. This year we had 12 great acts that had the crowd cheering from the start. Here are your winners: Solo: Ellen Milbrod – “Let It Go” from Frozen Group: … Read More
Memorial Day Tribute to Heroes Parade
Memorial Day Tribute to Heroes Parade The Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS) was asked once again by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to be part of their Memorial Day Tribute to Heroes Parade on Main Street Lakewood Ranch. AVMS provided the Color Guard at the Main Stage. A contingent of AVMS members marched in the parade. … Read More
Memorial Day 2023 Ceremony
Memorial Day 2023 Ceremony On May 29th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Circle of Honor. All photos are property of Victoria Minni. Used with her permission. Every year we take time to honor our Veterans who lost their lives in service to our Country. This year, we had a … Read More
Splish Splash Party 2023
Splish Splash Party 2023 On Saturday, May 27th, AVMS, assisted the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch HOA and Social Committee in presenting the Splish Splash Party. Great fun by the pool !
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 On March 29th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual ceremony at the Circle of Honor to remember the men and women who served in the Viet Nam War. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the final troops returning home. Sadly, many came back to protests and hate for their involvement in … Read More
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023 On March 19th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held its first “Del Webb Feud” to a packed house. Ten spirited teams participated and boy did they go all out! A wide range of team themes and costumes made the night one to remember. Game Host Jim Casey did a great … Read More
AVMS at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking
AVMS at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking On February 3rd, the Del Webb AVMS had the honor of participating in an event sponsored by Pulte Homes and Building Homes for Heroes. They partner to provide mortgage-free homes to disabled Veterans. This event celebrated the groundbreaking on a new home for Army Sgt. 1st Class Lucio Gaytan, his wife and two children. … Read More
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award On January 25th, 2023, the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Group presented AVMS President Rich Greenberg with the Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award for his outstanding volunteer work in the Lakewood Ranch community. Rich’s tireless efforts in AVMS are instrumental in the success of AVMS supporting veteran’s charities in Manatee … Read More
Operation Thanksgiving 2022
Operation Thanksgiving 2022 Once again this year, the AVMS Operation Thanksgiving project was a huge success thanks to the wonderful generosity of Del Webb residents and AVMS Board of Directors member Joe Ward who oversaw the project with David Chervin. Donations totaled $13,150. That enabled us to purchase 263 $50 dollar Gift Cards from the MacDill AFB Commissary. Southeastern Grocers … Read More